Intimate Partner Violence
GO BEYOND CHECKING THE BOX
Introduction
My Background
Instructional Objectives
Disclaimer
A Case Study
The Life of Joy
Definition of IPV
Definition of IPV
History of IPV
Consequences of IPV
Risk Factors for IPV
Victims of IPV come from every:
There is no single profile of an abused woman or perpetrator
Victim Risk Factors
Victim Risk Factors
Characteristics of Perpetrators
Risk Factors for Homicide
Stories from Family Members of IPV Homicide Victims
Patterns of IPV
Methods of Control
Physical abuse:
Emotional abuse:
Methods of Control
Sexual abuse:
Methods of Control
Financial abuse:
Methods of Control
Technology abuse:
Methods of Control
Legal abuse:
Methods of Control
IPV in Specific Populations
Frequency of IPV
IPV and Pregnancy
Consequences of IPV
Health Effects of IPV
Child Witnesses
Effects of Witnessing IPV as Children
Screening for IPV
Practitioner Barriers
Role (Responsibility) of the Provider
Validated Screening Tools
https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/ipv/ipvandsvscreening.pdf
WAST Screening Questions | Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3 |
In general, how would you describe your relationship? | A lot of tension | Some tension | No tension |
Do you and your partner work out arguments with: | Great difficulty | Some difficulty | No difficulty |
WAST Post-Screening Survey | | | |
Do arguments ever result in you feeling down or bad about yourself | Often | Sometimes | Never |
Do arguments ever result in hitting, kicking, or pushing? | Often | Sometimes | Never |
Do you ever feel frightened by what your partner says or does? | Often | Sometimes | Never |
Has your partner ever abused you physically? | Often | Sometimes | Never |
Has your partner ever abused you emotionally? | Often | Sometimes | Never |
Has your partner ever abused you sexually? | Often | Sometimes | Never |
Assessing Immediate Risk of Violence
Safety Plans for IPV
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The Frequently Told Story:
Seduction and Charm
Isolation
Violence or the Threat of Violence
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“Why stay?”
It’s Easy to Say “Just Leave”
Despite the common belief that survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) can exercise control over their circumstances, access to social and economic resources affects survivors' ability to attain safety.
There is also a tendency to focus on physical injury as the only impact of IPV, however, IPV also affects mental health and multiple other life domains.
Some groups are at higher risk, but IPV affects people of all backgrounds (genders, races, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, disability statuses, educational backgrounds, incomes, etc.).
Significant Worries
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Key Components
Intimate Partner Violence
Violence Support Services
Employment
Housing
Basic Needs
Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Talking with your patient (victim)
You do not need to:
EMPOWER
Plan �
Listen
Inquire about needs and concerns
Validate
Enhance safety
Support
Safety Plan Discussion
Documentation
Back to Our Case Study
The Life of Joy
Were there signs of IPV in this relationship?
Is she in immediate danger?
In Conclusion
In Summary
IPV survivors are more likely to experience:
Lack of social and economic resources and access to care both exacerbate the impacts of IPV and make survivors more vulnerable to further abuse
Continuing digital outreach and service provision approaches may expand access to resources for survivors in the context of a pandemic and after; access to technology and broadband is critical
Options for Mental Health Support
Validated Screening Tools